Management

This page includes content on healthcare management, including health system, hospital, department and clinic business management and administration. Areas of focus are on cardiology and radiology department business administration. Subcategories covered in this section include healthcare economics, reimbursement, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, policy and regulations, practice management, quality, staffing, and supply chain.

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Experts call for more structured reporting after study reveals wide variances in radiologist reads

Variations in the day of the week, time of interpretation, workload burden and even the reader’s gender all impacted radiologists’ written expressions in free text reports.

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Individualized communications increase colorectal cancer screening completion

Those who received customized messages pertaining to their risk of developing colorectal cancer are 34% more likely to complete the screening than those who are offered standard referrals, research shows.

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Joint replacements significantly increase radiation exposure to interventionalists

Experts urged physicians to take extra protective measures when in the presence of metal protheses during procedures and to be vigilant in shielding their eyes from additional exposure. 

Radiologist faces charges for allegedly recording up the skirts of 36 women

The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.

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FDA issues safety warning for iodinated contrast media use in children

The communication cited concerns of thyroid dysfunction in pediatric patients after administering the imaging agent. 

AI software that triages x-rays for pneumothorax receives FDA clearance

The new algorithm flags chest x-rays when it detects pneumothorax and notifies physicians of any suspicious findings.

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Augmented reality bear helps calm pediatric patients undergoing MRI exams

Choco the bear appears before children in real time via a tablet to explain the MRI process and even completes an exam himself.

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The impact of state-level digital breast tomosynthesis coverage mandates

A total of 17 states have enacted legislation requiring private insurers to cover DBT exams, which has resulted in it being more widely recommended by radiologists. 

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A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.